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SE5K-RWS vs SE5000H 7 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

SolarEdge SE5K-RWS vs SolarEdge SE5000H

SolarEdge
SE5K-RWS
5 kW 97.3 % euro Hybrid
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VS
SolarEdge SE5000H
SolarEdge
SE5000H
5 kW 99.0 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SE5000H leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.7 pp more efficient. 7 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
7 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 19 parameters
Parameter SE5K-RWS SE5000H Difference
European efficiency 97.3 % 99.0 % 1.7 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 900 V 480 V 420 V apart
Max efficiency 98.0 % 99.2 % 1.2 pp more efficient
Max PV power 6.75 kW 10.00 kW 3.25 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.35 2.00 0.65 more oversizing headroom
Weight 37.0 kg 12.0 kg 25.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 7.4 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW 5.0 kg/kW lighter
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 8.0 A 23.0 A 15.0 A apart
Dimensions 853x316x193 mm 459x370x154 mm 853x316x193 mm vs 459x370x154 mm
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
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Full specification

Parameter SE5K-RWS SE5000H Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Max AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 8.0 A 23.0 A 15.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 6.75 kW 10.00 kW 3.25 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.35 2.00 +0.65 for SE5000H
Max DC voltage 900 V 480 V 420 V apart
MPPT voltage range - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Start voltage - - Neither datasheet publishes this
MPP trackers - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Strings per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max input current per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.3 % 99.0 % +1.7 pp for SE5000H
Max efficiency 98.0 % 99.2 % +1.2 pp for SE5000H
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 40-62 Vdc - Not published by SolarEdge
Max charge current 130 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 37.0 kg 12.0 kg -25.0 kg for SE5000H
Weight per kW 7.4 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW -5.0 kg/kW for SE5000H
Dimensions 853x316x193 mm 459x370x154 mm 853x316x193 mm vs 459x370x154 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
Noise 50 dB - Not published by SolarEdge
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by SolarEdge
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Warranty
Warranty 12 yrs - Not published by SolarEdge
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Written summary

Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.